Boston guard Sam Cassell told the Rocky Mountain News before Game 1 of the Finals he "definitely will talk'' to the Nuggets when he becomes a free agent on July 1.

Cassell, 38, reiterated what he said in October. He wants to play one more season before getting into coaching, and he believes Nuggets coach George Karl can help.

"George is a hell of a coach, and he's also a good friend,'' said Cassell, who played for Karl in Milwaukee.

I really wish Cassell wouldn't talk of his plans until after the Finals. I'm definitely one of those who want him gone anyway. He's a chucker and can't handle ball pressure. I'd much rather have Eddie House in the game or even Tony Allen.